Networks of Dissolution - Somalia Undone

This book aims to analyze the making of a pivotal moment in Somali history. It charts new ground in the study of the dissolution of a state at all levels, shuttling back and forth between micro and macro frames, historical and everyday practices, and expatriate and Somali experiences. .

List of contents

Introductions -- Introduction -- Mogadishu: The Hardship Post -- First Encounters -- Histories -- Involvements I -- Involvements II -- Into the 1980s -- Chronology (1988-1989) -- The Coming of July 14 -- July 14 and Its Aftermath -- Pastoral Ideology and Urban Realities -- The Bush -- Pastoral Principles -- Ties -- Moralities -- Tribalism -- Family to Family -- Marriage I -- Marriage II -- Divorce and Family Spread -- Meanings in Mobility -- Conclusions -- A Rigorous Ending -- Epilogue: No Ending

About the author

Anna Simons

Summary

This book aims to analyze the making of a pivotal moment in Somali history. It charts new ground in the study of the dissolution of a state at all levels, shuttling back and forth between micro and macro frames, historical and everyday practices, and expatriate and Somali experiences. .

Product details

• Authors: Anna Simons, Simons Anna
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780367160104
• ISBN: 978-0-367-16010-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, HISTORY / Africa / Central, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Central Africa, Regional / International studies, African History